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minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most warning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he made regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks let them talk before any intervention from the outside world take takes place he has said that the government should be given the opportunity to carry out the reforms that they promised and you know the international community should refrain from taking any action until this opportunities given to let syria deal with its own issues to avoid establishing the region even further because he brought up the latest example of libya he reiterated that russia really believes that russia stands against the use of any kind of force against innocent civilians and libya's example has unfortunately showed that actions from the outside world really should take place within the scope of the international war and going behind the scope
minister sergei lavrov has addressed the united nations general assembly with a speech touching up on many different subjects that are most warning for the international community and syria was certainly at the top of that list and one of the most important points he made regarding syria was that it's key to let the government and the opposition try to carry out talks let them talk before any intervention from the outside world take takes place he has said that the government should be given...
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there is intense debate at the united nations general assembly in new york over the palestinians's controversial request for full recognition as a state. the u.s. is promised to veto in a security council that must approve the request. religious groups are on both sides of the issue. evangelical christians rallied in support of israel while jewish groups released a petition opposing a palestinian bid for stood hood right now. some christian and muslim groups said the time has come for palestinians to have their own state. religious leaders urged renewed moment um for peace negotiations. in his address to the assembly, president obama said there should be no shortcuts to the hard work of negotiating peace. >> peace will not come through statements and resolutions at the united nations. if it were that easy, it would have been accomplished by now. >> mahmoud ahmadinejad had a fiery anti-american speech that railed against zionism and accused of u.s. and european nations for being slave masters for greed, arrogance and violence. diplomats from the u.s. and several others walked out during the speec
there is intense debate at the united nations general assembly in new york over the palestinians's controversial request for full recognition as a state. the u.s. is promised to veto in a security council that must approve the request. religious groups are on both sides of the issue. evangelical christians rallied in support of israel while jewish groups released a petition opposing a palestinian bid for stood hood right now. some christian and muslim groups said the time has come for...
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the 66 united nations general assembly has opened in new york. world leaders are calling for action on the global debt crisis, renew efforts for boosting economic growth and ending a stalemate in the middle east. if the real showdown is expected on friday when palestinians submitted their bid for full u. membership. brazil, in keeping with tradition, kick off the annual debate. >> an historic moment as a result of the president became the first woman to open the general debate. >> this is the voice of democracy. [applause] i am convinced that this will be the century of women. >> they will come to the newest un member states. she said she hoped to welcome the palestinians as well. she said it was time for them to be given full membership. but the u.s. and israel are strongly opposed. washington will veto any membership bid. president obama repeated his warning against unilateral moves by the palestinians. if he called for resumption of direct peace talks between the sides. >> i am convinced that there is no shortcut to the end of a conflict that
the 66 united nations general assembly has opened in new york. world leaders are calling for action on the global debt crisis, renew efforts for boosting economic growth and ending a stalemate in the middle east. if the real showdown is expected on friday when palestinians submitted their bid for full u. membership. brazil, in keeping with tradition, kick off the annual debate. >> an historic moment as a result of the president became the first woman to open the general debate. >>...
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president of the general assembly, of the united nations, mr. secretary-general of the united nations, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, at the outset i extend my congratulations to his excellency on his assumption of the presidency of the assembly for this session and i wish him every success. today i extend my sincere congratulations on behalf of the palestine liberation organization and the palestinian people to the government and people of south sudan for its deserved admission as a full member of the united nations wishing them progress and prosperity. i also congratulate the secretary-general, his excellency, mr. ban ki-moon for his election to a new term as the head of the united nations. this renewal of confidence reflects the world's appreciation for his efforts which have strengthened the role of the united nations. excellencies, the question of palestine is intricately linked with the united nations via the resolutions adopted by its various organizations and agencies and through the essential and lauded role of the united nations r
president of the general assembly, of the united nations, mr. secretary-general of the united nations, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, at the outset i extend my congratulations to his excellency on his assumption of the presidency of the assembly for this session and i wish him every success. today i extend my sincere congratulations on behalf of the palestine liberation organization and the palestinian people to the government and people of south sudan for its deserved admission as a full...
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nations general assembly. where do you think it is? >> well, it is as is well-known as president abbas has said he will submit an application of full membership and to go to the security council. this is somebody set out in his speech at the end of this week. what is happening is of course we're all talking bit, we're all negotiating about it, we're all putting pressure behind the scenes, in our case in the cas of european countries such as britain trying to push thize ray lisa and the palestinians back into negotiations. and i strongly believe in a palestinian state alongside a security israel. the only way to bring th about is by agreemen between both sides. my advice to president abbas, going tohe secuty council to provide a vote doesn't provide the answer. that's not a course we have recommended because it bris you said in your introduction a veto from the unit states and nobody is any further fward. it is getting back to negotiations. what we're trying to do is actually to push it in more desirable direct
nations general assembly. where do you think it is? >> well, it is as is well-known as president abbas has said he will submit an application of full membership and to go to the security council. this is somebody set out in his speech at the end of this week. what is happening is of course we're all talking bit, we're all negotiating about it, we're all putting pressure behind the scenes, in our case in the cas of european countries such as britain trying to push thize ray lisa and the...
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. >> when you hear speeches of the united nations general assembly, particularly when there's strong emotions attached to those speeches, it's not surprising that they seem very far apart about the u.n. has asked them to come back into a negotiation with a scheduled time table and in particular with a proposal that they present a comprehensive plan on borders and security to be key issues within three months and although there's a lot of obviously strong rhetoric in the general assembly, there is belief that now is the time to get back into the negotiations. >> but we still have the palestinians talking about settlements and israelis talking about security. two ships crossing in the night. >> what's the best way of dealing with it? deal with both issues quickly. the key thing about the quartet statement today is not all the preamble and so on but the fact that it says that within three months of beginning this then we have comprehensive proposals on borders which includes settlements and security which includes all the israeli concerns. >> the statement itself gives a time table but
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nations general assembly gather still force to new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. the euro zone's third largest economy gets a below the belt as if it means credit ratings downgrade sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis a boss europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope president trying to break down a wall over the issues facing immigrants in germany. and the russian markets opened on a positive note saying some losses on monday no not now business update in about twenty minutes time.
nations general assembly gather still force to new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. the euro zone's third largest economy gets a below the belt as if it means credit ratings downgrade sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis a boss europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope president trying to break down a wall over the issues facing...
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as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gathers full force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as it italy's credit rating gets downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the turkish president visits berlin trying to break down a wall of issues facing immigrants in germany. in a business update of russia and iran have agreed to develop well just think and lead deposit located in the.
as the sixty six of the session of the united nations general assembly gathers full force in new york city russian foreign minister sergei lavrov holds his first official meeting with u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton find out all the latest details ahead in the program. euro zone's third largest economy takes a hit below the belt as it italy's credit rating gets downgraded sparking fears of an even deeper financial crisis across europe. and multiculturalism under the microscope the...
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at the united nations general assembly. in an ad to the wall street journal perry wrote, errors by the obama administration have encouraged the palestinians to take backward steps away from peace. the gop front runner is no stranger to israel. >> many i hope most americans realize that there's a part of the world where children are still being victimized. >> he is one of many leaders republicans to make trips to the jewish state. part of what some in washington call the israel primary. romney, huckabee and palin all made pilgrimages this year. when president obama proposed last spring that israel give up land and return to borders dating back to 1967 with its neighbors. >> it should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states. >> huckabee pounced on his tv show. >> shocking betrayal of israel all but told them that the one friend they could count on decided it take sides with the terrorists. >> for republicans it appeals to christian con serves
at the united nations general assembly. in an ad to the wall street journal perry wrote, errors by the obama administration have encouraged the palestinians to take backward steps away from peace. the gop front runner is no stranger to israel. >> many i hope most americans realize that there's a part of the world where children are still being victimized. >> he is one of many leaders republicans to make trips to the jewish state. part of what some in washington call the israel...
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. >> very quickly, i know you've been watching this a vote in the united nations general assembly that's coming up that would declare a palestinian state. what should the president of the united states do when it comes to that resolution? >> that starts a war process. that's the first step toward further delegitimatation of israel. he should make it clear to every country in the u.n., including the palestinian authority, this is going to be very expensive to you in every way the united states can make it expensive. >> a direct warning, is that a good idea? >> he should veto it, stand with israel and he should encourage the palestinians and israelis to sit side by side, across from each other, secretary clin has dispatched david hale and david ross to the region. i was in the region this summer, wolf, i can tell you, i sat down with the prime minister on many occasions. >> of israel? >> right. he's ready to negotiate with the palestinians. it's time to negotiate. we don't need any more gimmicks. >> we'll see what happens. i'll be reporting from new york all week. thanks very much. looking
. >> very quickly, i know you've been watching this a vote in the united nations general assembly that's coming up that would declare a palestinian state. what should the president of the united states do when it comes to that resolution? >> that starts a war process. that's the first step toward further delegitimatation of israel. he should make it clear to every country in the u.n., including the palestinian authority, this is going to be very expensive to you in every way the...
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thank you. >> the president earlier in the day wrapping up his speech at united nations general assembly. let's assess what the president had to say. joining us, our cnn political contribute, paul begala, priorities usa and priorities usa action, also joining us, our newest cnn political contribute, former bush secretary, ari flesher, a member of the pr republican jewish coalition. thanks very much. ari, what did you think of the president. handling of this israeli/palestinian issue at general assembly today? >> it might surprise you, i liked it today. the president did something this year he did not do last year and added a robust pro-israel paragraph, talked about the holocaust, 6 million lives lost, how israel's in a hostile neighborhood where rockets are fired at children. he did not say that last year. what he did say last year, which he omitted this year, was a call for israel to end the settlements and extend the settlement moratorium. a clear difference this year from last year. i suspect election politics have to do with it. i like it. welcome to hear. >> we didn't larry today,
thank you. >> the president earlier in the day wrapping up his speech at united nations general assembly. let's assess what the president had to say. joining us, our cnn political contribute, paul begala, priorities usa and priorities usa action, also joining us, our newest cnn political contribute, former bush secretary, ari flesher, a member of the pr republican jewish coalition. thanks very much. ari, what did you think of the president. handling of this israeli/palestinian issue at...
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for yet another week at the annually united nations general assembly meetings. the media lining up to try and grab those so-called exclusive interviews with him. you know it is an annual rite. how does the mainstream media treat ahmadinejad? liz trotta joins us with her commentary. good morning. >> good morning. how does they treat him do you ask? with kid gloves with velvet gloves. the big news last week was the "today" show and ann curry, their star went to iran and did this big public relations interview, although they call it news. as the scene-setter for ahmadinejad's trip to new york. here's what she said, part of what she said in her script. she says that we were granted the first ever behind the scenes access to the daily schedule of iran's president ahmadinejad. drawing back a curtain on one of the world's most controversial and secretive leaders. drawing back the curtain? this is a man who wants israel destroyed. hates jews. hates the united states. thinks the holocaust was a piece of fiction. thinks 9/11 was a fairy story fashioned by the u.s. governm
for yet another week at the annually united nations general assembly meetings. the media lining up to try and grab those so-called exclusive interviews with him. you know it is an annual rite. how does the mainstream media treat ahmadinejad? liz trotta joins us with her commentary. good morning. >> good morning. how does they treat him do you ask? with kid gloves with velvet gloves. the big news last week was the "today" show and ann curry, their star went to iran and did this...
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suppose there's a vote in the united nations general assembly. so when will there be negotiations? >> rose: tomorrow morning from our point of view. tomorrow morning without any pre-conditions. >> rose: a everything's on the table? >> everything's on the table. but there's one thing that i as we speak i suddenly think of. you know the so-called concerned arab brothers and sisters in the gulf, saudi arabia, the gulf states. they also concern... they are so concerned on what is happening and i was at the donor's conference and you see the pledges. they are sitting there saturated with petrol dollars while i'm here in the united states people have economic problems. journal disintegrating. they're not giving even crumbs off the table to something they say they should be really interested in doing. sometimes they remind me of those two elderly gentlemen on "the money methow" waldorf and statler sitting there yelling at the lousy show. they can also take responsibility and help out doing something that at the end of the day is in their own interest. so we need,es, people in washington,
suppose there's a vote in the united nations general assembly. so when will there be negotiations? >> rose: tomorrow morning from our point of view. tomorrow morning without any pre-conditions. >> rose: a everything's on the table? >> everything's on the table. but there's one thing that i as we speak i suddenly think of. you know the so-called concerned arab brothers and sisters in the gulf, saudi arabia, the gulf states. they also concern... they are so concerned on what is...
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looking at live pictures from the united nations general assembly. we have already seen protests in the street outside of the u.n. over his very appearance. we'll take that live when it begins. >>> the topic ahmadinejad could weigh in on today is palestinian statehood as well. it is a proposal we are expecting to hear tomorrow when the palestinian leader mahmoud abbas addresses the united nations. so how do you have a state without borders, right? our fionnuala will take a look at finding those dividing lines in jerusalem. >> reporter: more than 0 years ago the late yasser arafat declared a palestinian state. it didn't happen. so why is israel worried now? well, precisely because of places like this. this settlement on the 1967 borders and juxtapositions between jerusalem to my left and ramallah behind me, just some ten miles apart. this hill top has been the site of many a strategic battle between israel and arab nations. prize -- jerusalem. today a different kind of battle is being played out in the valleys below. the separation barrier divides isr
looking at live pictures from the united nations general assembly. we have already seen protests in the street outside of the u.n. over his very appearance. we'll take that live when it begins. >>> the topic ahmadinejad could weigh in on today is palestinian statehood as well. it is a proposal we are expecting to hear tomorrow when the palestinian leader mahmoud abbas addresses the united nations. so how do you have a state without borders, right? our fionnuala will take a look at...
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and yet even here in the general assembly the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984, when i was appointed israel's ambassador to the united nations, i visited the great rabbi. he said to me -- ladies and gentlemen, i don't want you to be offended. by personal experience of serving here, there are many honorable men and women and many capable and decent people serving their nations here. here's what the rabbi said to me. he said to me, you'll be served in a house of many lies. and then i said, remember that even in the darkest place the light of a single candle can be seen far and wide. today i hope that the light of truth will shine if only for a few minutes in a hall that for too long has been a place of darkness for my country. so as israel's prime minister, i didn't come here to win applause. i came here to speak the truth. [ applause ] the truth is that israel wants peace. the truth is that i want peace. the truth is that in the middle east at all times but especially during these turbulent days, peace must be anchored in security. the truth is that we ca
and yet even here in the general assembly the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984, when i was appointed israel's ambassador to the united nations, i visited the great rabbi. he said to me -- ladies and gentlemen, i don't want you to be offended. by personal experience of serving here, there are many honorable men and women and many capable and decent people serving their nations here. here's what the rabbi said to me. he said to me, you'll be served in a house of many lies. and then i...
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>>> so the category tonight, items on the united nations general assembly agenda. number ten, screw with the sweeds, number eight, good-bye euro, hello chuck-e-cheese tokens. number six -- they've been writing their rs backwards all these years. number five, finally nailed down which one's uruguay, which one's paraguay. number three, do whatever china says. number two, congratulate whatever country came up with the girl with the dragon tattoo books because those were awesome. and the number one item on the united nations general assembly debate whether to renew the letterman fatwa. >> good morning, it is wednesday, september 21st. with us onset, mike barnicle. we also have the president of the council on foreign relations and birthday boy -- >> oh, exciting for me. >> wasn't it your birthday recently? >> july. >> somebody in my town was buying you a birthday present. >> birthday boy. not by a day, not by a week, but a season. >> why was someone buying you a piece of art? >> because i'm a deserving person. >> richard hath, personal friend of mine. anyway. >> interes
>>> so the category tonight, items on the united nations general assembly agenda. number ten, screw with the sweeds, number eight, good-bye euro, hello chuck-e-cheese tokens. number six -- they've been writing their rs backwards all these years. number five, finally nailed down which one's uruguay, which one's paraguay. number three, do whatever china says. number two, congratulate whatever country came up with the girl with the dragon tattoo books because those were awesome. and the...
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prime minister was scheduled to address the united nations general assembly in new york. pakistan's foreign minister will travel to the u.s. in his place. officials say at least 5.7 million pakistanis have been affected by the flooding. >>> and sir paul mccartney and his fiancee plan to tie the knot in the same place where he married his late wife linda back in 1969. our sister public "people" magazine reports mccart nit and his fiancee intend to wed at the maribol town howl. the couple hasn't announced the date but there is speculation that is going to happen next month. >> do you how old she is? >> i don't know. >> she looks pretty young. i hope they're very happy and have a wonderful marriage. i met him once. he's a legend. wish him the best happiness in the world. listen to this because it's a little cute. memorable, maybe not so memorable. talking about donald trump's dinner with republican candidate rick perry. not memorable, apparently. trump got the texas governor's name wrong in an interview the street.com. >> how is the republican field shaping up? anyone that c
prime minister was scheduled to address the united nations general assembly in new york. pakistan's foreign minister will travel to the u.s. in his place. officials say at least 5.7 million pakistanis have been affected by the flooding. >>> and sir paul mccartney and his fiancee plan to tie the knot in the same place where he married his late wife linda back in 1969. our sister public "people" magazine reports mccart nit and his fiancee intend to wed at the maribol town howl....
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nations general assembly. i was eager to ask the president about the unfolding drama as palestine seeks statehood from the u.n. here's my concern, the u.s./obama administration says it will veto a u.n. security council resolution to establish a palestinian state. that could trigger a lot of anti-american reaction in the muslim world and the arab world, elsewhere. how concerned are you that that could trigger that kind of development? >> oh, a little bit, but i think the -- >> just a little bit? >> yeah, and i'll tell you why. in the street, it's more of a concern than among the leaders, for this reason. there is a widespread feeling in the world that the current israeli government may have abandoned the intention of working with the palestinians to create a state on the west bank in gaza and just doesn't want to say it. >> do you believe that? >> i'm not in government. i don't know enough to know. i'm just telling you what i hear around here, that this palestinian government on the west bank, under president a
nations general assembly. i was eager to ask the president about the unfolding drama as palestine seeks statehood from the u.n. here's my concern, the u.s./obama administration says it will veto a u.n. security council resolution to establish a palestinian state. that could trigger a lot of anti-american reaction in the muslim world and the arab world, elsewhere. how concerned are you that that could trigger that kind of development? >> oh, a little bit, but i think the -- >> just a...
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while the sixty sixth annual general assembly continues at the united nations meanwhile clashes between israelis and palestinians in the west bank continue now while in new york calls dinny a leader mahmoud abbas has handed over a bid for membership to the united nations this got a massive applause and a standing ovation from delegations including egypt when abbas took the podium at the u.n. g.a. today just take a. listen thank you. meanwhile outside our new york bureau just blocks away from the u.n. our producers could hear the chants of free palestine as agusta speech wrapped up inside the u.n. chorus now the u.s. has said it will veto abbas's move out the when if this goes to the security council and we also heard from israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu today who tells the u.n. that kahless refused to negotiate also in the midst of this the middle east quartet peace negotiators mediators is reportedly meeting that it's across collision you could argue that's going on both inside the u.n. and outside and a saucy a church going to shows us exactly why. there are two main sources
while the sixty sixth annual general assembly continues at the united nations meanwhile clashes between israelis and palestinians in the west bank continue now while in new york calls dinny a leader mahmoud abbas has handed over a bid for membership to the united nations this got a massive applause and a standing ovation from delegations including egypt when abbas took the podium at the u.n. g.a. today just take a. listen thank you. meanwhile outside our new york bureau just blocks away from...
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assembly, he urged the united nations to recognize the inalienable rights of the palestinians. do not let the olive branch fall from my hands. do not let the olive branch fall from my hands. president arafat again addressed the assembly. the palestinian people adopted the session held that same year in algeria. when we adopted this program, we were taking a painful and very difficult step for all of us. especially those, including myself, that lost their home, their towns, and their villages, carrying some of our belongings. and the keys to our homes. the diaspora in 1948. one of the worst operations of removal of a vibrant and cohesive society. the cultural, education, an economic renaissance of the arab middle east. , andse of our conviction a because we have the courage to make difficult decisions, we have decided to adopt the path of relativism. that is the correct part of this great historic -- against our people. only 22% of the territory of historic palestine. our goal is the territory occupied by israel in 1967. we made a major concession in order to achieve a historic
assembly, he urged the united nations to recognize the inalienable rights of the palestinians. do not let the olive branch fall from my hands. do not let the olive branch fall from my hands. president arafat again addressed the assembly. the palestinian people adopted the session held that same year in algeria. when we adopted this program, we were taking a painful and very difficult step for all of us. especially those, including myself, that lost their home, their towns, and their villages,...
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and yet even here in the general assembly, the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984 when i was appointed israel's ambassador to the united nations, i visited the great rabbi of lubavich. he said to me -- and ladies and gentlemen, i don't want any of you to be offended because from personal experience of serving here, i know there are many honorable men and women, many capable and decent people serving their nations here. but here's what the rabbi said to me. he said to me, you'll be serving in a house of many lies. and then he said, remember that even in the darkest place, the light of a single candle can be seen far and wide. today i hope that the light of truth will shine, if only for a few minutes, in a hall that for too long has been a place of darkness for my country. so as israel's prime minister, i didn't come here to win applause. i came here to speak the truth. [applause] the truth is, the truth is that israel wants peace. the truth is that i want peace. the truth is that in the middle east at all times, but especially during these turbulent days, pe
and yet even here in the general assembly, the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984 when i was appointed israel's ambassador to the united nations, i visited the great rabbi of lubavich. he said to me -- and ladies and gentlemen, i don't want any of you to be offended because from personal experience of serving here, i know there are many honorable men and women, many capable and decent people serving their nations here. but here's what the rabbi said to me. he said to me, you'll be...
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general assembly -- united nations general assembly, jalal talabani says that he endorses the path for full recognition by the u.n.. his remarks are about 20 minutes. >> allow me to congratulate you, and our brothers, on the occasion of your presidency in this 66th session of the general assembly. we have confidence that your experience and wisdom will be an important factor in the success of the general assembly. thank you also to your predecessor, for his presidency of the general assembly. i would also like to congratulate the un secretary general on his latest collection as secretary general, wishing him all of the best in his work. it is an honor to stand before you one more time, to work with you on these multiple developments. on this modern state working for peace with its people and neighbors. iraqi is building a homeland where everyone lives in peace and stability, regardless of ethnic iterations. where a human rights are respected. a system that is based on democracy and the peaceful transition of power. this is the basis on which we embarked. currently taking place in the a
general assembly -- united nations general assembly, jalal talabani says that he endorses the path for full recognition by the u.n.. his remarks are about 20 minutes. >> allow me to congratulate you, and our brothers, on the occasion of your presidency in this 66th session of the general assembly. we have confidence that your experience and wisdom will be an important factor in the success of the general assembly. thank you also to your predecessor, for his presidency of the general...
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also the first woman to give the opening address at the united nations general assembly meeting. >> she is a cancer survivor, as well. dr. sanjay gupta joins us live from the united nations. this woman is an amazing person. what do you know about her? >> well, the number of obstacles she had to overcome really remarkable. you should remember that name, as you said, brazil's first female president. this woman, who was a revolutionary back in the '70s part of the left wing guerilla move lt. she was captured and told never to be part of government again. she rebounded from that and became a governor of one of the states over there and eventually chief of staff to the president and now the president. she also, in the middle of last few years, developed nonhodgkins lymphoma and got treated. the famous speech where she lifted her wig to say, look, i got treated. i am now in remission from this disease. she's quite a figure in brazil and, you know, a human factor in terms of all the obstacles she's overcome. >> sanjay, what is she expected to say when she addresses the united nations today? >>
also the first woman to give the opening address at the united nations general assembly meeting. >> she is a cancer survivor, as well. dr. sanjay gupta joins us live from the united nations. this woman is an amazing person. what do you know about her? >> well, the number of obstacles she had to overcome really remarkable. you should remember that name, as you said, brazil's first female president. this woman, who was a revolutionary back in the '70s part of the left wing guerilla...
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and yet, even here in the general assembly the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984, when i was appointed israel ds ambassador to the unite nation's i visited a great rabi. he said to me -- and ladies and gentlemen i don't want any of you to be offended because from personal experience of serving here i know there are many honorable men and women, many capable and decent people serving their nations here. but here's what the rabi said to me. he said to me you will be serving in a house of many lines. and then he said, remember, that even in the darkest place the light of a single candle can be seen far and wide. today i hope that the light of truth will shine if only for a few minutes in a hall that for too long has been a place of darkness for my country. so as israel's prime minister, i didn't come here to win applause. i came here to speak the truth. the truth is -- [applause] the truth is that israel wants peace. the truth is that i want peace. the truth is that in the middle east at all times but especially during these turbulent days peace must be ancho
and yet, even here in the general assembly the truth can sometimes break through. in 1984, when i was appointed israel ds ambassador to the unite nation's i visited a great rabi. he said to me -- and ladies and gentlemen i don't want any of you to be offended because from personal experience of serving here i know there are many honorable men and women, many capable and decent people serving their nations here. but here's what the rabi said to me. he said to me you will be serving in a house of...
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the united nations all 193 nations, are representeded in the general assembly. you can consider the general assembly really the main policy making body of the u.n., like our congress. but each country, rich or poor, small or large, gets equal representation. one vote. a full range of international issues is on the table, including historic talks today on diseases such as hiv, diabetes and cancer. but the big question weighing over this session is whether the u.n. will recognize palestine as a state. let's go straight to our senior state department producer elise labott. we understand that the u.n. secretary-general and the palestinian president mahmoud abbas met today. do you have any details about the meeting? >> we're hearing from the palestinians and from the united nations president abbas told ban ki-moon he's making good on his promise to go to the u.n. security council later this week to apply for full statehood to the united nations. secretary-general said, well, i'm obligated, as secretary-general, to let the security council know and i'll do that. but,
the united nations all 193 nations, are representeded in the general assembly. you can consider the general assembly really the main policy making body of the u.n., like our congress. but each country, rich or poor, small or large, gets equal representation. one vote. a full range of international issues is on the table, including historic talks today on diseases such as hiv, diabetes and cancer. but the big question weighing over this session is whether the u.n. will recognize palestine as a...
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tomorrow, when ahmadinejad brings his campaign of hatred to the united nations general assembly and stands miles from ground zero, three weeks after the anniversary of the september 11 attacks and declares that the u.s. government orchestrated the attacks to reverse the declining american economy as he did last year, we will stand up for those brave men and women who lost their lives that day and every day since then and when he celebrates the 10th anniversary of the durbin hate fest, a rant against israel, we will stand up for the freedom of democracy that israel represents, freedom of democracy that ahmadinejad represses in his own country. that's going to be our role just tomorrow. and i know you will look forward to standing in strong opposition to those statements from one who wishes to see israel wiped off the map, one who could be tried to incitement to genocide. we will stand in opposition to the hateful rhetoric we will be forced to listen to tomorrow. mr. engel: i said before that the u.n. has been a kangaroo court against israel time and time again and israel cannot get a fair s
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general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first step was the formal recognition by the general assembly that the ntc has the right to represent libya. egypt led the calls for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people. and delay achieving justice. particularly as close to 90 member states of united nations have recognize the ntc, as the only representative of the libyan people. >> coming after jubilant victory, this resolution was always expected to pass. but for the transitional council, another important step toward full recognition by the international community. >> the general assembly is voting. >> the vote was far from unanimous. a block of latin american countries opposed the move led by venezuela whose president is a close ally of colonel gaddafi. >> we reject any attempt to transform libya into a protector of nato or
general assembly voted with some objection to give the seat to the national transitional council. will grant reports. >> while the military forces struggle to make progress on the ground, their diplomatic forces have made advances. the first step was the formal recognition by the general assembly that the ntc has the right to represent libya. egypt led the calls for the resolution to be accepted. >> arguing against that would only prolong the suffering of the libyan people. and...
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president of the general assembly of the united nations, mr. secretary general of the united states, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, i extend my congratulations to his excellency on his assumption of the presidency of the assembly for this session. i wish him every success. today i extend my sincere congratulations on behalf of the palestine liberation organization and the palestinian people to the government and people of south sudan for its deserved admission as a full member of the united nations, wishing them progress and prosperity. i also congratulate the secretary general, his excellency, mr. ban ki-moon, for his election to a new term at the helm of the united nations. this renewal of confidence reflects the world's appreciation for his efforts, which have strengthened the roles of the united nations. excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the question palestine is intricately linked with the united nations via the resolutions adopted by its various organs and agencies and via the essential and lauded role of the united nations relief
president of the general assembly of the united nations, mr. secretary general of the united states, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, i extend my congratulations to his excellency on his assumption of the presidency of the assembly for this session. i wish him every success. today i extend my sincere congratulations on behalf of the palestine liberation organization and the palestinian people to the government and people of south sudan for its deserved admission as a full member of the...
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general assembly gave him its best welcome. so did palestinians in ramallah on the west bank. >> president abbas ignored america's pressure to keep their future away from the united nations. president abbas said he wanted to animate -- negotiate. he accused israel of apartheid, taking land palestinians want for their state to build illegals they'll look -- some as for jews. >> settlement activities in body the core of colonial military occupation of the land of the palestinian people and all of the brutality of aggression and racial discrimination. this policy is the primary cause for the failure of the peace process. >> israel's road to independence came from a u.n. vote. >> united kingdom, abstained. united states, yes. >> the resolution divided the british from palestine. the plan created a jewish state and one for palestinians. jerusalem was kept under international control. the palestinians rejected the plan and israel won the war that followed. palestinians are prepared to except much less than they rejected in 1947. they
general assembly gave him its best welcome. so did palestinians in ramallah on the west bank. >> president abbas ignored america's pressure to keep their future away from the united nations. president abbas said he wanted to animate -- negotiate. he accused israel of apartheid, taking land palestinians want for their state to build illegals they'll look -- some as for jews. >> settlement activities in body the core of colonial military occupation of the land of the palestinian...
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well as a sixty sixth general assembly gathers the united nations clashes have been had between israelis and palestinians in the west bank while in new york palestinian leader mahmoud abbas has handed over his bid for membership for palestine to the united nations now this got a massive applause and a standing ovation from delicate such as egypt when abbas took the podium at the u.n. g.a. today take a listen. meanwhile just outside our new york bureau just a few blocks from that speech from the u.n. our producers could hear the chants of free palestine as the speech wrapped up now the u.s. has said it will veto abbas's move at the u.n. if it goes to the security council and we heard from israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu today as well who said that the palestinians refused to negotiate and the mideast quartet of mediators involved to the u.s. european union russia and the united nations called on israelis and palestinians to agree with a month on how to resume negotiations with a goal of reaching a peace accord by the end of two thousand and twelve but where is this all headed an
well as a sixty sixth general assembly gathers the united nations clashes have been had between israelis and palestinians in the west bank while in new york palestinian leader mahmoud abbas has handed over his bid for membership for palestine to the united nations now this got a massive applause and a standing ovation from delicate such as egypt when abbas took the podium at the u.n. g.a. today take a listen. meanwhile just outside our new york bureau just a few blocks from that speech from the...
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abbas back home after his trip to the united nations general assembly. while there he delivered a passionate plea for palestinian statehood. the u.n. security council could start debating the issue as early as tomorrow. the u.s. delegation has threatened to veto the palestinian statehood plans. >>> and 80 protesters arrested at demonstrations on wall street after the biggest one-day crackdown in more than a week. we were telling but the protests last week -- telling you about the protests last week. they were protesting what they say is a financial system that favors the rich at the expense of everybody else. police set up protest zones. demonstrators ignored those, having stayed in the areas. >>> 40,000 pounds of potentially dangerous grounds beef headed for schools in georgia. that's being recalled now by the department of agriculture and a texas meat company. tests found the e. coli bacteria, e. coli can cause kidney failure in severe cases. the usda says most of the meat never made it out of the warehouse in georgia, and they have no reports of anybo
abbas back home after his trip to the united nations general assembly. while there he delivered a passionate plea for palestinian statehood. the u.n. security council could start debating the issue as early as tomorrow. the u.s. delegation has threatened to veto the palestinian statehood plans. >>> and 80 protesters arrested at demonstrations on wall street after the biggest one-day crackdown in more than a week. we were telling but the protests last week -- telling you about the...
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general assembly and a. effectively endorsed, got involved in domestic american politics. you wouldn't like that if an american politician went to israel on the eve of elections and got involved in israeli politics? >> no, no, i wouldn't. i don't like this either. but it's -- you know, i have to tell you something, when i get to the point that i can control the knesset members, including my own party, it will be a good day. >> you didn't know he was coming to new york and join rick perry at that news conference? >> no, i didn't know that. >> if you would have known, what would you have told him? >> i would have told him stay out of america's politics. >> that's the tradition. >> it still is. >> didn't look like it. >> we're a vibrant democracy. that means any knesset member, any member of congress, any senator, can say whatever they want. most of them, most of them are more careful, some of them are more adventurous. that doesn't reflect the governments position. certainly doesn't reflect my position. we're
general assembly and a. effectively endorsed, got involved in domestic american politics. you wouldn't like that if an american politician went to israel on the eve of elections and got involved in israeli politics? >> no, no, i wouldn't. i don't like this either. but it's -- you know, i have to tell you something, when i get to the point that i can control the knesset members, including my own party, it will be a good day. >> you didn't know he was coming to new york and join rick...
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and french dip plea matter have just walked out of the united nations general assembly meeting following remarks by iranian president sierr. mr. ahmadinejad had a chance to address us but he turned to anti-semitic slurs and despicable conspiracy theories. more on this as we get it. we are now scouring thousands of viewers questioning submitted through google for the republican candidates participating in tonight's big debate. tonight the american public will play a huge role in the event, asking the gop hopefuls some of their toughest questions yesterday. shannon bream joins us live right here in orlando with the latest details on the questions, on the feedback we expect from you tonight and how to view the realtime responses we'll be getting on the web. >> reporter: it all starts at youtube.com/fox news. at 8:30 that's where the preshow starts online live and there is a whole lot more about how you can be involved. take a look at this. at 9:00pm eastern the live stream of the debate begins and it's time for you to start voting in the polls that will run all night long to the right of th
and french dip plea matter have just walked out of the united nations general assembly meeting following remarks by iranian president sierr. mr. ahmadinejad had a chance to address us but he turned to anti-semitic slurs and despicable conspiracy theories. more on this as we get it. we are now scouring thousands of viewers questioning submitted through google for the republican candidates participating in tonight's big debate. tonight the american public will play a huge role in the event,...
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nation's general assembly. and then deficit reduction from the american journal foundation and then "washington journal" live with your phone calls. when the joint deficit reduction committee meets today, they will be considering change os to the tax code and measures to raise federal revenue. we'll have coverage beginning at 10:00 a.m. eastern on crmp span 3 and c-span.org. >> in my opinion, i think that the downs of academic freedom have just been pushed too far. >> in the faculty lounges, naomi schaefer rooly suggests that the current mentality needs to go . >> there are professors of cooking, nutritional study who have teen your now. -- tenure now. when pressed, they will say oh, well, we need someone to have tenure and security studies so they can talk about immigration even though it is controversial. and someone in nutritional studies needs to be able to say something controversial about obesity. >> that's why you won't get the college education you paid for sunday night on q & a. >> the joint cheeves st
nation's general assembly. and then deficit reduction from the american journal foundation and then "washington journal" live with your phone calls. when the joint deficit reduction committee meets today, they will be considering change os to the tax code and measures to raise federal revenue. we'll have coverage beginning at 10:00 a.m. eastern on crmp span 3 and c-span.org. >> in my opinion, i think that the downs of academic freedom have just been pushed too far. >> in...
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next week the united nations general assembly takes place, palestinian statehood will be on the agenda, and they are looking to see how the president acts. >> reporter: it's whether or not it's a problem of perception or reality. what i can tell you is the obama campaign is actively reaching out to the jewish community certainly to all of their base, but to the jewish community to shore up support among jewish voters. here at the white house they're not saying anything about losing support among jewish voters. instead, they're trying to reinforce the notion that the administration remains a strong supporter of israel and jay carney, in fact, repeated several times this week the endorsement, strong endorsement, from israel's prime minister that the u.s. remains strong or this administration has been committed to israel's security. so, that's the message that they're trying to push forward. but as you pointed out, all of this coming into sharper focus as the president heads to the u.n. general assembly next week and this issue of palestinian statehood will be front and center. >> all rig
next week the united nations general assembly takes place, palestinian statehood will be on the agenda, and they are looking to see how the president acts. >> reporter: it's whether or not it's a problem of perception or reality. what i can tell you is the obama campaign is actively reaching out to the jewish community certainly to all of their base, but to the jewish community to shore up support among jewish voters. here at the white house they're not saying anything about losing...
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lot going on in new york city with united nations general assembly. the president, president obama will be speaking before them this morning. shortly thereafter, he's going to meet with the palestinian president, abuse and that was announced late yesterday. he's going to meet with the prime minister of israel, benjamin netanyahu so what's going to be accomplished here? look, the palestinians want statehood and they're probably going to get the votes from the u.n. will the u.s. have to veto that? what will that look like across the world? >> the word is there's a few countries who are also not into this. i think nigeria is one and the word is france is up in the air. i think there's a few of them out there and the president is saying can we put off this whole vote? and that is the delay of game is also something you're interested in or they can lobby for the so-called vatican status where you become a nation, observer but here's what i'm disappointed in the president's address today. he's not going to address iran and nukes reportedly he's not going to
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assembly of the united nations. i also would like to express my thanks for this excellency ban ki moon for his re-election as secretary-general. i stand today before you, excellencies, feeling sadness for the loss of more than 30,000 martryrs. they sacrificed their lives in my country. their sacred blood was shed to y for a new histor for th the new libya. by the same token, i bow to the mothers, who today know that their sons sacrifice was just and rightful. had events been repeated, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters would have done the very same to write the same history. from this rostrum, let is a moot, all those martyrs whose blood was shed, all mothers and fathers and john kasich. i salute the wounded in hospitals inside and outside libya. mr. president, ladies and gentlemen, two years ago. in this very hall, in this very spot, moammar gaddafi stood before you tearing the charter of the united nations. in a pathetic, theatrical move, one that flouts international values as if those rules that govern the wor
assembly of the united nations. i also would like to express my thanks for this excellency ban ki moon for his re-election as secretary-general. i stand today before you, excellencies, feeling sadness for the loss of more than 30,000 martryrs. they sacrificed their lives in my country. their sacred blood was shed to y for a new histor for th the new libya. by the same token, i bow to the mothers, who today know that their sons sacrifice was just and rightful. had events been repeated, mothers,...
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nations but it will become an observer if the general assembly votes. this will get them access to membership and it is a step forward. i would not be in favor of this if united states had put forward any comprehensive peace proposal as president obama has announced. one, a freeze on all is really settlements and also based on the 1967 borders. if they would put forward that proposal as a basis point of negotiation, both the palestinians and the carter center would be in favor of peace talks based on those issues. the israelis are not willing to accept those proposals and president obama is not willing to make that effort. as an alternative to the stalemate, we reluctantly would support the palestinian move for recognition in the general assembly. >> one final question, what can you in the carter center do to help educate the members of congress on working in developing countries with respect for the individuals rather than going in with a heavy hand? >> nothing. [laughter] i do not think congress is receptive to any and vice from the carter center. i s
nations but it will become an observer if the general assembly votes. this will get them access to membership and it is a step forward. i would not be in favor of this if united states had put forward any comprehensive peace proposal as president obama has announced. one, a freeze on all is really settlements and also based on the 1967 borders. if they would put forward that proposal as a basis point of negotiation, both the palestinians and the carter center would be in favor of peace talks...
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diplomats in the general assembly. what is different this year is ahmadinejad's standing at home in iran, we're taking a closer look. cnn's brian todd working the story for us. what's going on with ahmadinejad inside iran? >> reporter: wolf, analysts say he's had internal struggles with the man who is once his chief backer, supreme leader. ahmadinejad needs to build capital at home and in the broader middle east, and observers say speeches like this help him do that, even if many find them outrageous. it was classic ahmadinejad. less than seven minutes in, iran's president blasted the u.s. and other western powers, though not by name. >> translator: who abducted forcefully tens of millions of people from their homes in africa and other regions of the world during the dark period of slavery. who used the mysterious september 11th incident as a pretext to attack afghanistan and iran. >> reporter: he made this reference -- >> translator: who use atopic bomb against defenseless people. >> reporter: but he never mentioned h
diplomats in the general assembly. what is different this year is ahmadinejad's standing at home in iran, we're taking a closer look. cnn's brian todd working the story for us. what's going on with ahmadinejad inside iran? >> reporter: wolf, analysts say he's had internal struggles with the man who is once his chief backer, supreme leader. ahmadinejad needs to build capital at home and in the broader middle east, and observers say speeches like this help him do that, even if many find...
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he spoke before the united nations general assembly. >> mr. president, allow me at the outset to congratulate you and our brothers, the people of the tarmac on the occasion of the 66th session of the general assembly. our presentation will be of assistance to you in performing your duties. we are confident that your experience and vision will be an important factor in the success of the general assembly. our thanks also goes to your predecessors, for his presidency of the general assembly and his outgoing session. i would also like to congratulate on his reelection for a second term as secretary-general and wish him all success in his work. mr. president, it is an honor to stand in front of you one more time to brief you on, as it works, build a modern state that lives in peace with its people and neighbors. iraq is building a homeland where everyone is at peace and stability, regardless of sectarian, ethnic, a system where the rule of law prevails. and lives are respected and the system that is based on democracy and peaceful transition of po
he spoke before the united nations general assembly. >> mr. president, allow me at the outset to congratulate you and our brothers, the people of the tarmac on the occasion of the 66th session of the general assembly. our presentation will be of assistance to you in performing your duties. we are confident that your experience and vision will be an important factor in the success of the general assembly. our thanks also goes to your predecessors, for his presidency of the general assembly...
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the united nations general assembly begins today. >> the big showdown looming with the palestinians seeking u.n. membership and statehood, and the u.s. standing in the way. here's cnn's correspondent for the u.n., richard roth. >> reporter: a potential first stop for the palestinians to apply for u.n. membership. this is the u.n. security council. though this chamber may pose the toughest obstacle to potential palestinian membership. under the rules of the organization with u.n. charter, the palestinians must first get approval from the security council in order to obtain membership and get their flag outside the building. however, in this room are permanent members of the security council who have veto power and one of them, the united states, has vowed to deny any requests for potential membership. if they want to avoid a u.s. veto, the palestinians are very likely to come here, next door, at the u.n. general assembly, already full with 193 countries. >> we will follow another line if one closes but the objective is the same and will are many roads to lead and we know that and will act ac
the united nations general assembly begins today. >> the big showdown looming with the palestinians seeking u.n. membership and statehood, and the u.s. standing in the way. here's cnn's correspondent for the u.n., richard roth. >> reporter: a potential first stop for the palestinians to apply for u.n. membership. this is the u.n. security council. though this chamber may pose the toughest obstacle to potential palestinian membership. under the rules of the organization with u.n....
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. >> gregg: a showdown is looming at the united nations. palestinian president mahmoud abbas making a bid for statehood for palestinians at this year's general assembly. however, israel's prime minister predicting that request will fair. steve centani has more. >> the u.s. could find itself in the uncomfortable position of having to veto a palestinian attempt to gain recognition at the united nations even though the u.s. supports palestinian statehood. u.s. insists negotiation is the only way to solve the region's problem but the palestinians say there a problem with that. >> we cannot continue to negotiate while the israelis are taking our territory the same land that will be our state in the future. >> reporter: the west bank settlements have doubled and israel says it's called a moratorium on and palestinians didn't stirl didn't come to the peace trouble and they have a problem with mahmoud abbas. >> he has made, but hamas is a terrorist organization that has fired thousands of missiles at israel. it kills a for annihilation of the peopl
. >> gregg: a showdown is looming at the united nations. palestinian president mahmoud abbas making a bid for statehood for palestinians at this year's general assembly. however, israel's prime minister predicting that request will fair. steve centani has more. >> the u.s. could find itself in the uncomfortable position of having to veto a palestinian attempt to gain recognition at the united nations even though the u.s. supports palestinian statehood. u.s. insists negotiation is...
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generalcy s -- general assembly. in years gone by he's insinuated the american government was behind 9/11 and claimed homosexuality doesn't exist in iran. and can we expect more of the same today? i am joined now by bobby goesh. what do you expect today? >> if anything it is set up so he is probably going to be even more inflammatory. understand he is coming to new york, the weakest he's ever been in his presidency. the arab spring is completely destroyed his hopes of extending iranian influence in the arab world. he's having tremendous difficulty with his greatest ally, syria, which is in meltdown. and at home he's having sort of serious competition with the clergy, with the alternative power. he is coming to new york. he's very weak. even the episode where he released scott and josh. they announced they were going to be released immediately and the clergy said no, they are not. they are questioning him and pushing him. he is coming here with his back the the wall and when people have their back to the wall they oft
generalcy s -- general assembly. in years gone by he's insinuated the american government was behind 9/11 and claimed homosexuality doesn't exist in iran. and can we expect more of the same today? i am joined now by bobby goesh. what do you expect today? >> if anything it is set up so he is probably going to be even more inflammatory. understand he is coming to new york, the weakest he's ever been in his presidency. the arab spring is completely destroyed his hopes of extending iranian...